Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
The Pinnacle at Symphony Place Nashville, Tennessee 12:36 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my goodness. (Applause.) Wow. Well, thank you all so much. (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. I cannot tell…
Remarks by the President Honoring 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart South Lawn
4:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. And congratulations to Tony Stewart on his…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Three Rivers Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 5:03 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow. Yes! (Applause.) Pittsburgh! Now let me tell you — (applause) — I have to say, every time we come…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Private Residence Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 6:36 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. (Applause.) Thanks so much. I can’t tell what a pleasure it is to be here. Pittsburgh, I love…
White House Launches 2012 Citizens Medal Nomination Process
WASHINGTON, DC — For over 40 years, the Presidential Citizens Medal has recognized Americans who have “performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.” Starting today,…
Statement by the President on the Retirement of Congressman Edolphus Towns
As a veteran, teacher, minister and congressman, Edolphus Towns has dedicated his life to public service. In his 30 years representing the people of New York, Ed has fought tirelessly…
Statement by the President on the selection of Dr. Jim Yong Kim as World Bank President
On behalf of the United States, I would like to offer my congratulations to Dr. Jim Yong Kim on his selection as the next President of the World Bank. I…
Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget Amendments
Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget amendments for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Vicki Miles-LaGrange – Member, Board of Trustees of the Harry…
President Obama Announces Two More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Ingrid A. Gregg – Member, Board of Trustees of the Harry S…